Pruning methods and matters needing attention of keel flower

The plant shape of the keel flower is dignified, the leaf color is dark green, the appearance is more strange, looks like the ingredient. And in its growth, there will be some branches too tall, too dense, not only affect the beauty, but also hinder the growth, need to be pruned in time. So how to trim the keel flower? Come and have a look with the editor.

1. Top trim

The main purpose of pruning the top of the keel flower is to control the plant height, which can prevent it from growing too high and some to ornamental, and it is not easy to maintain, and pruning the top can also promote its branches and make the lateral branches grow better. First of all, when the seedling grows to 20-30 cm high, cut off its top, wait until it grows branches, retain three branches according to the shape, cut the rest, wait for its growth height to trim the top for the second time, and control it at a suitable height after repeated pruning.

2. Lateral bud pruning

Pruning the lateral buds can make the plant grow into a shape we like, such as allowing it to grow on a single branch, so we only need to keep the trunk and erase it whenever the lateral buds germinate, so as to avoid too many ramets, so when pruning, lateral bud pruning is also very important. The pruning of lateral buds is relatively simple. When the stem grows new buds, it can be pruned in time if it affects its beauty. At the same time, it can make use of the phototaxis of keel flowers to rotate Hoo to make the branches grow upright, and at the same time, it can also spray agents that inhibit the germination of lateral branches to avoid too many lateral buds.

3. Branch pruning

Branch pruning can promote the growth of new branches and make the shape of keel flowers more beautiful. at the same time, some old, weak, sick and yellow branches can prevent diseases and insect pests, making their plant shape coordinated and branches more beautiful. The aging of branches in the process of growth will not only affect the overall beauty, but also consume nutrients to slow down the growth of new branches. pruning them in time is very beneficial to plant growth.

4. Points for attention

Pruning time should be chosen, try to choose spring and autumn pruning, because at this time is in a period of vigorous plant growth, after pruning can make the dragon bone flower recover more quickly. In addition, it should be noted during pruning that the juice of the dragon bone flower contains a trace of toxicity, and direct contact with the skin may cause redness, swelling and itching, so protection must be done during pruning, and it is best to wear gloves. After pruning, the wound can be smeared with plant ash to prevent the wound from drying and healing more quickly.

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